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The thirty-sixth mystery in Peter Tremayne''s long-standing and much-loved series, featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma.The year is AD 673. Fidelma accompanies Eadulf to his hometown, Seaxmund''s Ham in the Kingdom of the East Angles, to be greeted with the shocking news that Eadulf''s uncle, Athelnoth, the lawgiver, has been murdered and his house burnt down. And Eadulf''s younger sister is missing.The locals accuse Fidelma and Eadulf of the crimes, and Fidelma''s safety is threatened by the first council of the bishops and kings of the Angles and Saxons, who wish to expel all Hibernian missionaries and teachers from the kingdoms.Against this opposition, Fidelma and Eadulf must unite to solve one of their most complex mysteries yet. Praise for the Sister Fidelma mysteries:''The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative'' The Times''A challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller'' Booklist''Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well for future series entries'' Publishers Weekly

''Readers can''t get enough of this enchanting story'' The Sun''A delightful journey into a fantasy realm where dreams make everything better'' Daily Mail''Hugely inventive and wise, we adored this heart-lifting adventure'' Heat Magazine|| THE NO.1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ||It has been a year since Penny first walked through the doors of DallerGut Dream Department Store, and surviving a year at the store means one thing . . . She is now an official employee of the dream industry! She can finally take the express commuter train to the Company District, where all the dream production companies are located and discover how all raw dream materials and testing equipment are produced.But the Company District is not quite what she expected, it hides the darker underbelly of the magical industry that Penny thought she was a part of. Penny discovers the Civil Complaint Center, full of people filing complaints about their dreams. She also learns about the regular customers who have stopped coming to the store. As she gets to the bottom of each complaint, she begins to expand her horizons, transforming from just selling dreams to understanding what lies in the hearts of their lost regulars. Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store delves deeper into the dream industry and its customers. Why do some of them buy a dream and never return? Will Penny and her colleagues be able to bring their regulars back?Readers are OBSESSED with this dreamy duology:''I was delighted to discover how Penny had developed'' ''Deliciously, quirkily, bonkers... And brilliant!''''Just as charming and joyful as the first''''The concept, lore & worldbuilding are so unique and well-realised''

BURIED GOLD, OLD BONES. WHAT SECRETS LURK IN THE DEPTH? masterclass of small-town mystery and jaw-dropping twists from Chris Hammer, the international bestselling author of Scrublands, The Times Crime Book of the Year 2023 Dead Man's Creek and Crime Book of the Month for January 2024, Cover the Bones. A body has been discovered on the riverbanks of The Valley, a remote community in the hills of New South Wales. The gold mine at the heart of The Valley was once the lifeblood of this region, but it has been flooded for decades. Over the years, many have tried and failed to bring it back to life. Now, most believe the mine is barren. The victim is Wolfgang Burnside, deputy mayor - a champion of change or local schemer, depending on who you ask. He had been working on plans to take the Valley off-grid with hydro-power using the lake surrounding the abandoned mine. Until he was poisoned, his body dumped in the river for all to see. Detectives Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic are dispatched to investigate. The warning is clear - there are secrets lurking in the depths of this Valley, secrets worth more than their weight in gold. What price will this town have to pay to ensure that they never see the light of da? n epic, atmospheric mystery spanning generations set against a luscious backdrop and the twisting veins of gold that lurk beneath. Praise for Chris Hammer:'A masterful, stunning thriller. A twisting mystery epic in scale yet intricate in detail. Irresistible.' Chris Whitaker'Epic. Shakespearean in depth and range' The Times'Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling.' Daily Mail'My favourite Australian detective is Nell Buchanan.' - Ann Cleeves'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times

Is she a victim, a witness . . . or a killer?''Will definitely have you hooked!'' ?????''Completely floored me'' ?????''Woah! I had to take a minute to catch my breath!'' ?????''I read it in one sitting'' ?????---Laura Winters doesn''t know why she has lost her memory, or why she was found alone, soaked in someone else''s blood.The only thing she is certain of is that I am the only psychologist she can - or will - talk to.I have six days to help Laura unlock her memories and find out the truth.But what has she forgotten - and what is she hiding?And how does she know so much about me?With tension you could cut with a knife and twists that will have your head spinning, The Woman in Ward 9 is sure to keep you reading late into the night.---Praise for The Woman in Ward 9:''''I inhaled The Woman in Ward 9. Such a clever, chilling and unputdownable thriller . . . with a killer twist that made me want to read it all over again'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Wrapped itself tighter and tighter around me until I could hardly breathe'' S E LYNES''Dark, twisted and razor-sharp. You''ll be racing towards a nail-biting ending and then you''ll want to read it all over again'' LAUREN NORTH''Keeps you guessing right until the last word. Don''t expect to sleep if you take this one to bed'' G. D. WRIGHT''Dark, gripping, and utterly unputdownable . . . Prepare to be hooked!'' EMILY FREUD''Dripping with tension and a creeping sense of unease . . . an utterly gripping, mess-with-your-mind thriller'' A A CHAUDHURI

1857, Glasgow.A young socialite named Madeleine Smith stands accused of murdering her lover. Thousands wait outside the court to hear the result. The scandalous nature of the affair, detailed explicitly in letters published in newspapers across the world, has made her case a worldwide sensation. But when the jury find themselves unable to decide whether she is guilty, they render a verdict of ''Not Proven'' - and Madeleine is freed.1927, New York.Harry Townsend, a handsome Hollywood film scout believes he has found the woman once known as Madeleine Smith. He wants to tell her story on film for the new ''talkie'' generation. Since her trial she has lived under many names, as a glamourous society hostess in bohemian Bloomsbury to the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, George Bernard Shaw and William Morris. Until suddenly, in 1890, when she disappeared off the face of the earth.Could this quiet, secretive widow of an Irish labourer be the same Madeleine Smith who once stood trial for murder and escaped?She has one last secret to reveal. Will Harry persuade her to tell it?Praise for Lesley McDowell:''Beautifully written, Clairmont tells the sensuous hidden story of an influential historic woman.'' Sara Sheridan, author of The Fair Botanists Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year''An absorbing, intoxicating page-turner about a woman who deserves to be remembered.'' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Atalanta

''Everything Farrah Rochon writes is an utter joy to read!'' -ALI HAZELWOOD???? Just friends... or something more? ?????? Friends to lovers?? Second chance?? Small-town romance ?? Forced proximity The New York Times bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project continues her exciting new rom-com series.----------------------------------Veterinarian Evie Williams has the perfect life. She''s got a great job and is about to marry the perfect man, but it''s all just a little... boring. When she tries to shake things up, Evie gets more than she bargained for when she discovers her fiancé in bed with another woman. Now, without a fiancé or a job, Evie''s not sure what her next steps are... until her college crush, Bryson Mitchell, returns to town. Now a nationally recognized veterinary surgeon, Bryson is stunned when he encounters Evie. It''s been half a decade since her last saw his former friend. When they learn the animal shelter where they used to volunteer is in danger of closing, the two must work together to save it. It has Bryson wondering, can he and Evie also save the friendship they once shared... and finally bring it to the next level? ----------------------------------Praise for Farrah Rochon''s refreshing and relatable rom-coms:''A prime example of how complex and insightful romances can be'' Jasmine Guillory''A multi-layered story about friendship, love, and following your dreams - all of it told with heart and emotion'' Nalini Singh''Farrah Rochon is one of the absolute best romance writers today. Period'' Kristan Higgins

''A novelist at the height of his powers'' La Croix''You have the ingredients Balzac would have cooked with. And it is exactly those great 19th century novels that Lemaitre will remind you of'' Sunday TimesIt is 1952 and the Pelletier family have returned to a life in France...Patriarch Louis Pelletier, a successful businessman with a dark past, has remained with his wife in Beirut, but his family have settled on French soil. Jean, the menacing eldest brother, hides a terrible secret and is trapped in a stifling marriage, though his life is enriched by his love for his three-year-old daughter. François, an up-and-coming reporter, is caught up in a volatile love affair; and Hélene, their younger sister, strives to make her own way as a journalist, but as a woman in a man''s world, she faces extraordinary challenges as she fights to expose a vast industrial scandal.Filled with twists and turns, dark and compelling, yet ripe with wit and surprising cliffhangers, The Silence and the Rage is the story of one remarkable family against the backdrop of France during one of its most thrilling and turbulent periods.''Lemaitre''s hard-boiled style of writing is perfectly matched by his translator, Frank Wynne'' Financial Times

A mesmerising novel exploring the joys and challenges of family life throughout the twentieth century, A DIFFERENT WORLD is the latest bestselling novel from Judith Lennox. Not to be missed by readers of Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.In the summer of 1939, nineteen-year-old Olivia Goodland arrives in London. Working for a society dressmaker, she meets wealthy, beautiful Grace Ruthwell. Beguiled by the glamour of Grace''s world, it''s only slowly and too late that she becomes aware of the darkness that lies beneath the glittering exterior.When the Second World War erupts, Olivia joins the Land Army. At a party in Wiltshire, she meets the handsome poet George Flynn, whose charms prove impossible to resist. Over the ensuing years, Olivia''s life is absorbed by the upbringing of her three sons, and by her relationship with a man whose passions go beyond poetry. But as the twentieth century continues to unfold, Olivia makes a shocking discovery, and starts to question where her true happiness lies . . .Praise for Judith Lennox:''I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox''s writing - she''s a fantastic storyteller!'' Jill Mansell''A fast-moving, complex story'' The Times''Judith Lennox''s writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings'' Daily Mail

A Guardian 'Book of the day'Longlisted for the 2025 Highland Book Prize'A captivating book' - Independent'Her enthusiasm is contagious.' - Guardian'A meditation on life, culture and trees.' - FRED PEARCE'Unofficial poet laureate of our woodlands.' - Scotsman________________For millennia,elms shaped our landscape and our folklore;then they started dying. Few young people have seen a mature elm tree. They once covered great swathes of Europe and North America, but Dutch elm disease has since killed hundreds of millions worldwide, forever altering our landscapes. The Lost Elms is a love letter to our nearly vanished elms and a rallying cry for their long, slow fight back. It tells the gripping story of the scientists desperately trying to halt the disease's relentless progress, and shares the latest research uncovering the intricate links between elms and other species. Woven throughout is a deeply lyrical look at the tree's central place in our history, mythology, poetry and folklore. Crucially, there is hope. Recent breakthroughs reveal elms to be more resilient than we ever imagined. The Lost Elms shows how the strength of this noble tree can offer positive lessons for the future - lessons which one day might help us save other disappearing species.

''a master class in eyewitness storytelling . . . this gripping narrative chronicles one of history''s darkest nightmare moments'' - Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A ScenarioOn the 80th anniversary of the devastating bombing of Hiroshima, the stories of the hibakusha are more important than ever.The stories of hibakusha - Japanese for atomic bomb survivors - lie at the heart of this compelling minute-by-minute account of 6 August 1945 - the day the world changed forever as the Enola Gay dropped its payload over Hiroshima, ushering in the nuclear age. These survivors and witnesses, now with an average age of over 90, are the last people alive who can still provide us with reliable and detailed testimony about life in Hiroshima before the bombings. In this heart-stopping account they relay what they experienced on the day the city was obliterated, and what it has been like to live with those memories and scars over the rest of their lives.M. G. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing survivors who were just adolescents at the time but have lived well into their nineties, allowing him to construct portraits of what Hiroshima was like before the bomb, and how catastrophically its citizens'' lives changed in the seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months and years afterwards. Fluent in spoken and written Japanese, his deep immersion in Japanese society has given him unprecedented access to the hibakusha in their waning years. Their trust in him is evident in the personal and traumatic depths they open up for him as he records their stories.The result is a deeply human history of an unfathomable tragedy, which continues to haunt the world today.

Unveil the enigma of one of fashion''s most legendary figures with The Little Guide to Lagerfeld, a fascinating look into the world of the iconic designer, whose visionary work transformed the fashion landscape and whose persona became synonymous with innovation, style and uncompromising excellence.From his early beginnings in Hamburg to his meteoric rise in Paris, Lagerfeld''s journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Discover how his unparalleled creativity and relentless work ethic propelled him to the helm of the world''s most prestigious fashion houses. rom the revitalization of Chanel''s classic tweed suits to the introduction of cutting-edge silhouettes at Fendi, Lagerfeld''s legacy includes his groundbreaking designs, revolutionary approach to fashion and ability to constantly reinvent himself and his work.Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, design aficionados, and anyone fascinated by the world of haute couture, The Little Guide to Lagerfeld is an essential addition to your collection. Celebrate the genius of Karl Lagerfeld and his indelible impact on the fashion world.

Politics: The three vowels and five consonants which control our world.''But what has politics got to do with me?'' I hear you ask. Well, quite a lot really. Whether you like it or not, it affects every single thing in your life from the moment you wake up in the morning until you crawl into bed at night.But some of our political elite make it feel like a club which we have not been invited to join. The privileged few who want to keep it all for the privileged few. I hope this book can explain much, make you laugh out loud and make you realise that together our voices are powerful.Buckle up and come on a political rollercoaster with me - ''an old bird with an iPhone''. This is a book for people who don''t normally think about politics. We have a new government and have bid a loud goodbye to the Tories, but the issues that allowed the last government to mismanage and deceive us for so long lie deep. Amidst a landscape of economic turmoil and deepening societal fractures, we need to see a new age of accountability in our political system.With her characteristic outspokenness and irrepressible sense of humour, in Now What? On a Mission to Fix Broken Britain, Carol Vorderman exposes the intricate web of influence responsible for our nation''s unravelling and provides us with a toolkit for building a better and fairer Britain.Part diary, part manifesto, part journey down the rabbit hole of British politics, this is the story of how ''an old bird with an iPhone'' exposed the incompetence and lies of the establishment, and inspired countless others to find their voice and stand up for what they believe in.

The Little Guide to Givenchy delves into the legacy of Hubert de Givenchy, the visionary designer who founded the House of Givenchy in 1952. Known for his impeccable taste, innovative designs, and dedication to elegance, Givenchy quickly became a favorite among celebrities and fashion icons, including Audrey Hepburn, whose timeless style was epitomized by his creations.From haute couture to ready-to-wear, including the iconic "Little Black Dress" in Breakfast at Tiffany''s to the innovative "sack dress", this little guide offers a captivating exploration of the brand''s evolution and its unwavering commitment to style and sophistication.Perfect for fashion aficionados, design enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the allure of luxury, this little book is an essential addition to your collection. Discover the essence of Givenchy''s enduring appeal and the legacy of innovation that keeps the brand at the forefront of fashion.

''Hilarious, hot and heartfelt'' MEG CABOT''Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important'' MARIAN KEYES''A triumph'' BETH O''LEARY??????The most hotly-anticipated romcom of 2025, from the author of Reese''s Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice...Not every relationship makes it out of university. But Kiki and Malakai were supposed to be forever.Everything was perfect, until it all went up in flames.Three years after their epic break-up, Kiki''s worked hard to forget her first love. But just as she thinks she''s got her life under control - jumping into the distractions of her romance-by-calendar-invite boyfriend, and plans for her best friend, Aminah''s, wedding - Kiki''s career implodes, the family business teeters on collapse, and Malakai returns . . .As Malakai takes up his role as Best Man opposite her Maid of Honour, suddenly Kiki can think of nothing else: their simmering chemistry, what went wrong, and why it is now impossible to act normal around each other.Juggling a new job, the prospect of her parents'' restaurant being sold, and keeping her best friend from going full bridezilla, dealing with The Ex is the last thing she needs. But somehow the spark between them is only getting hotter - and threatening to ruin everything.They just have to get through the wedding, so why does it feel like playing with fire?Heart-melting, hilarious and completely addictive, Kiki and Malakai return in this standalone second novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Bolu Babalola.?? LOVE FOR BOLU BABALOLA''S WRITING ??''Rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS''Bolu understands desire better than anyone else'' ANNIE LORD''Incisively funny'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY''Absolutely intoxicating'' CASEY MCQUISTON''Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate'' ZOELLA''Babalola''s writing shines'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW''Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice'' RED''Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it'' JESSIE BURTON

THE BEST CRIME NOVEL OF 2024 - THE TIMES BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2024 - SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE MONTH - THE GUARDIAN ''I very much doubt I''ll read a better crime novel this year'' IAN RANKIN''The best crime novel I''ve read this year'' THE TIMES''Quite breathtaking'' DAILY MAIL''Superb'' THE GUARDIAN''Dominic Nolan is a wonderful writer'' CHRIS WHITAKER''A truly excellent crime novel'' MAIL ON SUNDAYIt''s 1952, and London is victorious but broken, a city of war ruins and rationing, run by gangsters and black-market spivs.An elaborate midnight heist, the biggest robbery in British history, sends newspapers into a frenzy. Politicians are furious, the police red-faced. They have suspicions but no leads. Hunches but no proof.For two families, it is more than just a sensational headline, as their fathers fail to return home on the day of the robbery.Young Addie Rowe, daughter of a missing Jamaican postman and drunk ex-club hostess mother, struggles to care for her little sister in a dilapidated Brixton rooming house.Claire Martin, increasingly resentful of roads not taken, strives to make the rent and keep her teenage son Ray from falling under unsavoury influences in Notting Dale.She finds herself caught between the interests of dangerous men who may know the truth behind her husband''s disappearance: Dave Lander, whose reserved nature she finds difficult to reconcile with his reputation as a violent gang enforcer, and Teddy ''Mother'' Nunn, a sociopathic, evangelising outlaw and top lieutenant in Billy Hill''s underworld.Drawn together through the years in the city''s invisible web of crime and poverty, the fates of the broken families and violent men collide in 1958, as the West Indian community of Notting Hill''s slums come under attack from thugs and Teddy Boys. For Addie, Claire, Dave and Mother, old scores will be settled and new dreams chased in the crucible of London''s violent summer.''Dominic Nolan is one hell of a writer'' MARK BILLINGHAM''Dominic Nolan is a brilliant and immersive writer, and this marvellous novel will play havoc with your emotions'' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON''Incredibly good... one of the most interesting, brilliant crime writers around'' JANE CASEY''What a triumph. What an absolutely magnificent achievement'' A.J. FINN''Mind-blowing...so much more than a crime novel. An amazing piece of work'' SARAH PINBOROUGH''An extraordinary piece of work'' HARRIET TYCE''This is one of the richest, most absorbing novels I''ve read all year'' TOM BENN

''Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Fast-paced, witty and fun'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Be prepared to read fully into the night'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the vibrant and twisty new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS...''Sheer delight from start to finish'' Janice Hallett''Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing'' The Times ''As fiendishly clever as its characters'' Jennie GodfreySHE PLAYS BY HER OWN RULES.Few can know the mysterious woman called the Queen of Fives. A talented hustler in silk and furs, she tricks fortunes from unscrupulous men with five signature moves. Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn Le Blanc has five days to win the hand of the most eligible duke in England - and disappear with the family riches.BUT HAS SHE MET HER MATCH?As Quinn targets the corrupt, charismatic Kendals, a stranger watches her from the shadows. Soon a dangerous game begins to play out within the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of London''s high society. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and Quinn may not have the upper hand for long...---''A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb'' Daily Mail''Audacious, cunning, quick-witted'' Louise Candlish''A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn''t get more exciting than this'' Erin Kelly''A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages'' Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS:''The perfect holiday read'' Guardian''Punch-the-air good'' Kiran Millwood Hargrave''Delightfully mischievous'' The Times''Imagine Ocean''s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith'' Erin Kelly''Impressive'' Sunday Times''Kept me hooked ''til the last page'' Jennifer Saint